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title: NYC Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 32
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 187
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/nyc-gangsters-and-ghosts-walking-tour/
---

# NYC Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

## Overview

Take a two-hour guided walking tour through some of NYC's most famous neighborhoods and discover their stories of gangsters and ghosts from the city’s past. The Five Points, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Greenwich Village were known as the vice districts during the 1920s and 30s. See the places where gangsters such as John Gotti and Lucky Luciano used to party, make deals, and carry out threats.

Visit haunted locations and old crime scenes on a tour led by historians. Spooky tales of the ghosts and gangsters of NYC's streets will be shared along the way. Stop at The Five Points, known for hosting New York's most infamous gangs, Chinatown's "Blood Alley," haunted houses of the West Village, and the many restaurants where mafia murders occurred in Little Italy. The tour is family friendly with frequent stops.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Your guide will be across the street…
- 4 start times: between 11:00 and 22:00
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €32 per person for the NYC Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour option; other options up to €168
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 187 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Empire Tours - NYC
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 11:00, 15:00, 20:00, 22:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.96 from 187 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 185 of 187.

- 5 stars: 181 (97%)
- 4 stars: 4 (2%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYC Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour | €32 / person | English | - |
| Late Night Halloween Special | €41 / person | English | Book if you dare: Join an exclusive late-night Halloween tour to explore the area's eerie history after dark, concluding right at midnight. |
| Upgrade to a private tour! | €168 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Group: Upgrade to a private tour giving your group an exclusive experience with a dedicated guide. |

## What's included

- Professional guide
- Two-hour walking tour

## Not included

- Gratuities (optional)

## Itinerary

1. **Columbus Park** (15m) - Here, your guide will paint a picture of the 1800s slum, once known as the most dangerous district in America.
2. **Chinatown** (30m) - Historically known for Tong violence, gang rivalries, and brutal clashes in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
3. **One of NY's best-preserved 19th-century family homes and is famous for both i...** (15m) - One of NY's best-preserved 19th-century family homes and is famous for both its history and its ghost stories.
4. **Little Italy** (30m) - Hear how the streets & old tenements once served as the home turf of some of America’s most feared mobsters.
5. **Washington Square Park** (15m) - Beneath the music, chess games & laughter lies one of the darkest and most haunted grounds in New York City.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 11:00, 15:00, 20:00, 22:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Your guide will be across the street from 24 Mulberry St. at the triangle corner near the park benches.

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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